May 2010

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Enjoy the Lovely Month of May at BAA
In This Issue
The Buenaventura Gallery: Pedro de la Cruz and Patti Post
The Harbor Village Gallery: Ron Zolkover
Community Memorial Hospital: "New Beginnings"
Greetings!
 
Brilliant color, effective mood, celebration of womanhood and the glories of nature in California - all are presented to you at this month's gallery exhibits at BAA.

For more information on these and future events, please visit our website at buenaventuragallery.org.


AT THE BUENAVENTURA GALLERY
700 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA


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"She Is So Strong Willed"


May 1-22, 2010


"She is so Strong Willed" is an exhibit of color and confidence.  The recent works of de la Cruz are his homage to women of courage and strength.  His canvases, proudly adorned with bold and beautiful women, have modern angles and feminine curves.

From powerful to passionate, de la Cruz's subjects flirt, seduce and cajole with their postmodern compositions, intelligence and grace. The artist has a defiant disregard for standard rules of painting. A bohemian dogma which when paired with his talent for addressing various viewpoints in two dimensions, gives de la Cruz a freedom to express the unique beauty of his muse.  (More ... )



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Patti Post
"Coming into Fullness"

May 25-June 19, 2010
Reception: Sat., June 5, 4-7 pm

Let the beauty we love be what we do.- Rumi

What Post does, is what she loves and it is beautiful. Creating for Post is more then pen on paper, ink to press and brush strokes on a canvas. "To create is to be alive," says Post, a dogma representing the skills and beliefs she has learned, shared and taught for a life time. Her prints and paintings share the significance of the numerous lives she has touched and accomplishments she has made. (Click here for more info)
AT THE HARBOR VILLAGE GALLERY
1591 Spinnaker Drive
Ventura Harbor Village (next to the big lawn)
Ventura, CA


Thru May 9: Phyllis Solcyk, "By Land and by Sea"




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Ron Zolkover


"Golden Days and
Starry Nights"


May 12-June 13, 2010

Artist's Reception:
Friday, May 14, 2010,
5 - 8 pm


Zolkover leads us on a guided tour of our golden state's striking landscapes. His exuberant brush strokes capture warm western lights and fresh summer days. Created outside in a plein-air style, his paintings are fresh from the scene.

A passionate Californian native, Zolkover has spent some time sailing and surfing, "The sea has permeated my entire being," states the artist. His work reflects his innate connection with the sea and nature. He strives to catch lively impressions of his surroundings and the moment. Painting has become a refuge and obsession, releasing his creative side, bringing a new level of enjoyment to his life.  (Click here for more info.)


Christy S imgAt the Harbor Village Gallery's

Artisan Store


Featured Artisan: Christy Jenn Smolenski

Christy Jenn Smolenski will be displaying hand-crafted jewelry along with beach and abstract paintings and prints. A California native, her love of the ocean radiates throughout her brushworks and shows the awe-striking beauty seen at our local beaches and throughout the Californian coastline. Growing up her mom taught her jewelry making. All beads are carefully hand chosen and consist only of precious stones, gems, and seed beads. Her works range from simple and classy to fun and exciting. You can find something for any occasion.
 

AT COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Main Lobby and First Floor Corridors
147 N. Brent Street
Ventura, CA

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"New Beginnings"

March 8-June 5, 2010

Featuring the works of over 50 local artists.

Art in the community!
 
 
 Next Exhibit "The BIG Show" Call to Artists deadline is Friday, May 14 
Dates to Remember:
First Friday Gallery Crawl: Downtown Ventura ~ May 7, 2010

"Sketches" is published by the Buenaventura Art Association.
Visit our website at
buenaventuragallery.org. (805) 648-1235.
email: info@buenaventuragallery.org.